Sanitary basin



Aug; 26, 1930.

c. H. wlNpsoR SANITARY BASIN 2 sheets-sheet 1 I Filed Oct. ll, 1928 Aug. 26, 1930, c. H.w:NDsoR 1,774,216

' s'ANITARY BASIN Filed oct. 11,v 1928 sheets-'sheet 2 v lf3@ ff 25' ,Z9 J9 ,2f

Patented Aug. 26, 1930 l ju-mr s'rAriizs cFFItcE 1 V'CHARLES H .w1Nnsoit, orrALMYRA, NEW JERSEY SANITARY BASIN Applicatin'lled October 11, 1928. Serial No. 311,790;v

fa basin previously used by others .and'which obviouslyhas not been thoroughlyl cleansed'.v Moreover, in many States, laws have vbeen i5 enacted `forbidding the use'in trains, ,public comfort stations, and the like, of the same basin 'by more than oneperson. 'Inmy Pat- -ent 1,538,016, granted May '19, y1925, there is shown a sanitary -wash-basin adapted for use `with -a suitable support .adapted to clam-p its margin as disclosed therein, :asupport of this type being disclosed inv my 7:Patent 1,499,495, granted July l, 1924.

An object of the'presentiinvention is to provide a sanitary Wash basin which, after use, may be discarded but which, if desirable, maybe repeatedly used by the same person. f

A further object of the invention is to 3o provide a paper receptacle adapted for such use Aand which has a margin 'suitably stiffened `to serve as a support for the receptacle when filled. yThe invention also contemplatesthe provision of :a ymarginal stilfeiiing imeans 4iwhich serveszt-o fasten permanently the ends of' the pleat or-pleatswhich open up inwardly frointhev margin to provide the necessary Y -concavedordishedformation.

Another objectof the invention Ais-to provide ra fixture or basin havinga bowl in lwhich areiarranged suitablerests .or shelves Yfor the supporting margin of'vthepapernreceptacle. :The linventienseeksrito provide fa rest which twill sustain the 'filled receptacle belowthe top of the'bowland with.' theinarj'gin ofthe receptacle intermediateftherests spaced` inwardly from the bowli wvalfl whereby .i

l ble basinmay beformed fof any 'suitable mafterial--suoh as relativelythin lparchmentizedV '.paperzadapted to withstand water and whichv so overflow/from 'the receptacle may ,pass downwardly into the bowl to a drain therefrom.

'lheinventi'on alsocontemplates the `problank.

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vision of rests for the receptacle niargin'the rests or supports being in a vertical plane offset from I.the bowl wall, preferably ,projecting intothe bowl area, and of a character which will support the receptacle ini such a-igs way that a portion thereof is disposed befneath the .inlet spout .or spouts of the basin. For this purpose the rests arefpreferably aiT ranged in a horizontal plane below the mouth of thespoutor spouts; Moreover',ftherests are preferably disposed ,at the-ends of the bowl and of suiicient width to engage a basin throughout the'greater portion of the` Width ofthe basin whereby to prevent tilting Inovement; -If=desired,vthe rests'maybe 'formed so as to engageithe basin in.` such a way as to A 'prevent' turning or sliding movementof the saine. p Y A 1 *Thel foregoing and other objects of the in- `vention,1which are more closelyrelated to dei' 'tails of construction, 'will be made clearer as the .description proceeds in connection with '.certainipreferred embodiments shown in the Iaccompanying drawings wherein e Y .Figure l is va top plan yview ofa receptacle J5 Figure 2 is a'sectionalview von v-the line 2-2'of Figure 1. j

yFigure 3 is ,a sectional view on the line 3--3 Y so /Figure 4 isa fragment-ary sectional view. Figure 5=is a fragmentary sectional view. :Figure 6 is a vertical sectional-viewshowing the receptacle supported within a bowl of improved construction.

Figure 7 is a top plan view ofthe combination illustrated in Figure 1.'

Figure 8 is an enlarged .detail view of the v en supporting surfaces of one of the rests withn in the bowl. S0

Figure 9 is a top plan view of a bowl providedwith supportsor rests of modified conf struction, and e Y Figure l0V 1s a plan view of a receptacle blank of somewhat-modified construction. 95

1 VReferring'to the: drawings for a 'more :de- .tailed description, the. receptacle or V,collapsi- 'axis vof the ellipse defined by the contour of the blank and is formed sothat when pressure is applied to the blank while the same is supported along its margin, the pleat will open, permitting the central portion of the blank to be depressed, and thereby forming Va dish-like receptacle.

The provision of a single pleat which opens freely will form a suitable receptacle. However, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, shown in the drawings, an additional pleat is provided." The additional pleat or fold 12 extends `transversely of the blank at an angle to the first mentioned pleat which it intersects, preferably at substantially the center 13 of the blank. This pleat 12 coincides with the minor axis of the ellipse defined by the contour of the blank and at the Apoint of intersection of the pleats is formed by folding over upon itself a portion of the pleat 11, as indicated in Figure 2.

It will be noted that both pleats are of substantially uniform Width from edge to edge of the blank, which is desirable, although not necessary, and that the pleats are continuous, their ends being at the margin of the blank.

The structure thus far described is similar to that disclosed in my patent above mentioned. However, it willbe noted that the margin of the blank 'is not bent, but is disposed in substantially the same plane with the remainder of the blank before the same is depressed by opening the pleats. The present invention contemplates the treatment of the blank mai-0in in such a way that the ends of the pleats are permanently fastened in the formation of the blank, whereby it is not necessary to employ a support adapted to retain the ends of the pleats against opening when the remainder of the pleats are opened to depress the bowl inwardly from its margin.

Y Moreover, the invention'contemplates a fasi the pleats and is adapted to hold the ends of n tening means for the pleatends which will impart stiffness to the margin of the blank for a distance sufficient to enable the margin when rested upon a support, to sustain the filled' receptacle, thus eliminating the necesclamps the Any suitable pleat-fastening and marginstiffening means maybe employed. For example the embodiment of the invention illustrated includes a channel element 13 which receivesthe edge ofthe blank at the ends of theypleats against opening when the blank inwardly from its margin is depressed. lf desired, the bottom web of the channel element 13 may be somewhat wider than the top web (Fig. 4l) and may terminate in a downwardly curled edge 13, which provides a rounded portion for engagement with the paper of the basin when the latter is flexed downwardly as indicated in Fig. G, thereby minimizing the danger of tearing the paper of the basin when iilled with water. The channel element may be formed from any suitable metallic or fibrous material, and preferably is extended around the blank from each pleat sufficiently to impart to the margin of the blank suitable stiffness to permitthe margin to serve as a support for the receptacle when filled. Although the channel 'element illustrated extends entirely around the blank, it will be understood that it is simply desirable that the means employed should extend a sufficient distance to impart to the margin the rigidity necessary to support the filled receptacle formed from the blank.

Ther blank with its means for permanently fastening the ends of the pleat and stiffening the margin to provide a support may be positioned upon any suitable device adapted to provide a rest for the blank margin and to permit the central portion of the blank to be depressed to open those portions of the pleats disposed inwardly from the margin of the blank. When the blank center is depressed, as shown in Figure 6, there is provided a receptacle, the surface of which is smooth and devoid of interstices which would tend to collect sediment and other impurities. The pleats are comparatively loose inwardly from the blank margin-so that upon application of the pressure to the central portion ofthe blank the ple-ats will` open freely throughout substantially their entire length except, of course, immediately adjacent the margin where they are gripped by the channel element.

Obviously, the depth of the basin depends upon the width of the pleats and by forming the pleats of greater' or less width the capacity of the basin may be varied. Moreover, the extent and character of the stiifening means may vary in accordance with variation in the size of the receptacle since the weight of the filled receptacle will vary directly in proportion to its size or capacity.

Referring to Figure 10, there is shown'a above described, but provided with a plurality of independent pleat fastening means, such as channels 14, 15the channels 15 being Vdisposed at the ends of the major axis and being of somewhat greater extent than the "'L other channels since they serve as the sustaining means for the blank when positioned upon a support of the character hereinafter described.

An improved feat-ure of the invention, and

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vblank of the same general construction as that an element of the combinationincluded in the invention, is a support of imp roved form which cooperates with the receptacle. The receptacle is intendedto be inserted within the bowl 16 of a basin17 having a marginal portion 17 surrounding thetop of the bowl and an inlet spout 18 of conventional construction. In the present instance, thefspout and in the presentV instance projecting into the bowl area at each end of Ythc bowl, is far# ranged a shelf or rest 19, the rests being con-r` fined to substantially the ends of the bowl whereby the inner surfaces of the bowl atthe front 16 and rear 16 thereof are unob.

structed." These shelves are adapted to receive the stiffened margin of the receptacle blank, as illustrated in Figure 6,-and to support the same so that a portion of the receptacle is disposed beneath the spout 18. For this purpose the shelves, as will be observed, are arranged in a horizontal plane below the outlet or mouth of the spout.- Moreover, as is apparent from Figure 7, the supporting bowl is so formed relative to kthe receptacle and theV rests are so arranged within the bowl that the opposite marginal portions 14, 15', of the receptacle intermediate the rest and at the frontand rear of the bowl,

are spaced inwardly from the bowl wall.

ference, are nevertheless of suflicient width f to engage the collapsible basin margin throughout the greater portion of the width of the basin, thereby edectively resisting tilt,-

, ing movement and also prevent-ing bending of the basin when filled with water.

'When the receptacle is disposed within the bowl with its stifened margin bearing upon the rests 19 a. pressure upon the central portion of the blank will depress 'and dish the blank by opening the pleats. Thereafter water may be introduced into the receptacle explained, any overflow during the filling of the receptacle, or as the same is used, will pass downwardly into the bowl through spaces 20 at the front and rear of the bowl.

In order to resist sliding movement of the receptacle upon the rests 19, the latter and the receptacle margins may be formedwith suitable means adapted to interengage. *For eX- ample, the channel member 13, may be ging vnuts 29.

stamped out to provide titsll'to project into i .cups or 'socketsQ in the/top surfaces of the rests.

Vl`Referring to lFigure 8, there is shown'fa :bowl Z6 having rests 27'slightly' different in l. Y

construction from the rests or shelves illus- (t'rated 'in Figure 6. Each of the rests 27 is formed froma length of vmetall rod or tubing 4having a transverse supporting portion 27 `jand ends 28 bent at an angle thereto and. eX- vtended into the bowl wall through which they pass and receive outside the bowl secur- 'Ihis type of 'rest or shelf may be readily appliedto bowls wherever it is desired that theshelf shallnot be integrally formed with the bowl; for instance, to bowls now in use to support my improved re- 'ceptacle In both forms'of the basin shown and described, it will beV observed thaty there are no obstructions above the supports or rests and lhence they paper basin or receptacle may be -readily deposited on and removed from the The application and removal of 'the receptacle is `facilitated by the spaces intermediate lhands may be inserted to engage4 the paper supports.

thel supports into Y'which the basin. 5 Y Y Since the receptacle is lformed with a stilfened margin which will support the same as described, it is unnecessary to provide' a rest which willV clamp the margin of the l'receptacle or holdthe pleats against opening. Moreover, since the blank is fiat as distinguished from the blank havingthe angul'arly Vvdeflected margin ofrny. patent, the saine may `be more Vconveniently packed in transporta- K Ation and readily stacked for dispensing. v

Furthermore, lit will: be understood that although the blank shown in the drawing 1s of elliptical contour, this is not an essential l feature of the'invention since it may be made round or rectangular, or of any other design. l "Vxherethe blank or receptacle isreferred tol inthe 'claims as collapsible basin it will be understood, of course, that the term is used in a broadsense to cover any receptacle ofthe sanitary type made from paper, parchment or similar material, and which is intended to bediscardedl after use.

`Obviously,'numerous changes may be made in the structures illustrated and described ysame atits top a-marginal'basin portion and below the sai'dmarginal portion atthe ends' 'of the bowl substantially opposite supports .of less extent than the bowl circumference but o'f substantial'width to engage the ends of a collapsible'basin throughout the greater :i

vwithout departing Ifrom the invention, the principal features of which are defined inr the following claims. thus formed, through the spout 18and, as

portionof the basin width and prevent tilting thereof, said supports being offset from the bowl wall and disposed below the plane of the water inlet whereby to suspend a collapsible basin with a portion thereof beneath said inlet and with its edge spaced from the bowl wall intermediate the supports, the basin above said supports being substantially open and unobstructed by said marginal portion whereby a collapsible basin may be readily deposited on and removed from the supports.

2. A basin havinga bowl provided with a lrain opening .in its bottom, a water inlet spout, said bowl having surrounding the same at its top a marginal portion and below the said. marginal portion at the ends of the bowl substantially opposite supports of less extent than the bowl circumference, said supports being in vertical planes ollset from the bowl wall and disposed below the plane yof the water inlet whereby to suspend a collapsible basin with a portion beneath said inlet and with its edge spaced from the bowl wall intermediate the supports, the basin above said supports being substantially open and unobstructed by. said marginal portion wherebya collapsible basin may be readily deposited on and removed from the supports, and an imperforate collapsible basin having an outwardly projecting stiiiiened riniadapted to engage said supports and to be suspended in the bowl thereby with its edge intermediate thel supports spaced from the bowl wall, said supports beingI adapted to engagethe basin at its ends throughout the greater portion ot the basin width whereby to prevent tilting thereof.

3. A basin having a bowl provided with a drain openingl in .its bottom, a water inlet spout, said bowl having surrounding the saine at its top a marginal basin portion and below the said marginal portion at the ends of the bowl substantially opposite supports of less extent than the bowl circumference but of subsi'aanti al width to engage the ends of a collapsible basin throughout the greater portion of the basin width and prevent tilting thereof, said supports being offset from ythe bowl wall and disposed below the plane of the water inlet whereby to suspend a collapsible basin with a. portion thereof beneath said inlet and with its edge spaced from Athe bowl wall intermediate thesupports, the

basin above said supports being substantially open and unobstructed by said marginal portion whereby a collapsible basin may be readily deposited on and removed Jfrom the Vsupports, and said supports being formed to resist sliding movement oi a basin resting thereon.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand. Y

CHARLES H. "WINDSORv 

